Results: Causes of Kidney stones AND Swollen ankles similar as in pulmonary hypertension

1. Cushing's syndromeA rare syndrome where excessive secretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex leads to a variety of symptoms. Hormone-secreting adrenal or pituitary tumors are often the cause of the excessive corticosteroid secretion....read more »

Results: 87 causes of Kidney stones OR Swollen ankles similar as in pulmonary hypertension

1. Absorptive hypercalciuria syndromeA rare disorder involving the excessive absorption of calcium by the intestines which increases the body's calcium levels and inhibits the functioning of the parathyroid gland....more »2. Acute PancreatitisSudden severe inflammation of the pancreas causing digestive complaints....more »3. Adams Nance syndromeA rare genetic disorder characterized by rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, small eyes and the presence of excess glycine in the urine....more »4. Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiencyA rare genetic disorder where an enzyme (2, 8-dihydroxyadenine) deficiency results in urinary tract stone formation....more »5. Adrenal CancerA malignant cancer that develops in the adrenal gland. The tumor may be nonfunctioning (does not produce hormones) or functioning in which case excessive levels of hormones can cause a variety of symptoms depending on which hormone is involved. Adrenal ho...more »6. Adrenal Cortex NeoplasmsA tumor that develops in the adrenal gland. The tumor may be nonfunctioning (does not produce hormones) or functioning in which case excessive levels of hormones can cause a variety of symptoms depending on which hormone is involved. Adrenal hormones made...more »7. Adrenal adenoma, familialA benign tumor that develops in the adrenal gland and tends to run in families. The tumor may be nonfunctioning (does not produce hormones) or functioning in which case excessive levels of hormones can cause a variety of symptoms depending on which hormon...more »8. Adrenal gland hyperfunctionExcessive activity of the adrenal gland which causes excessive production of one or more adrenal hormones (aldosterone, corticosteroids, androgenic steroids, epinephrine and norepinephrine). The increased adrenal gland activity may be caused by an adrenal...more »9. Adrenal incidentalomaA tumor of the adrenal gland that is discovered incidentally while performing an imaging examination for reasons other than an adrenal tumor. The tumor may be asymptomatic or can causes excessive secretion of adrenal hormones and resulting symptoms. The t...more »10. Adrenocortical carcinomaA condition which is characterized by malignancy which affects the adrenocortex....more »11. Aortic supravalvular stenosisA rare congenital condition involving increased intestinal calcium absorption and characterized by development delay, distinctive facial features, small nails and short stature....more »12. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseGenetic kidney disease causing kidney cysts....more »13. BerylliosisA condition that results from inhalation of beryllium in to form of dust or fumes. The lungs, skin eyes or blood may be affected and the affects can occur immediately or after long term exposure....more »14. Bright's DiseaseA condition where the parts of the kidneys that are responsible for filtering become inflamed and results in blood and proteins accidentally leaking into the urine. The condition can occur after certain infections and serious kidney dysfunction can result...more »15. Cholestatic jaundice -renal tubular insufficiencyA very rare syndrome characterized by liver and kidney problems....more »16. Cirrhosis of the liverScarring of the liver from alcohol or other causes....more »17. Classic Distal Renal Tubular AcidosisA condition which is characterized by the formation of an acidosis due to a problem with the renal distal tubule...more »18. Congenital sucrose-isomaltose malabsorptionA rare disorder where a congenital deficiency of an enzyme (sucrase-isomaltase) prevents the absorption of sucrase and isomaltose consumed in the diet....more »19. Crohn's diseaseCrohn's disease causes inflammation of the digestive system. It is one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. The disease can affect any area from the mouth to the anus. It often affects the lower part of the small intestine called the ...more »20. Crystal deposit diseaseA group of diseases characterized by the deposit of crystals in body tissues. Some examples of such disorders includes scleroderma, dermatomyositis, arthritis and kidney disease. The severity and type of symptoms depend on the nature and location of the c...more »21. Cushing's syndromeA rare syndrome where excessive secretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex leads to a variety of symptoms. Hormone-secreting adrenal or pituitary tumors are often the cause of the excessive corticosteroid secretion....more »22. CystinuriaA rare inherited condition characterized by the abnormal transport of various amino acids (cystine, lysine, arginine, ornithine) resulting in excess amounts in the urinary system where it can form stones....more »23. CystitisBladder infection or inflammation...more »24. DehydrationLoss of fluids in the body...more »25. Dent's diseaseA rare kidney disease inherited in a X-linked manner. It involves kidney tubule damage which results in progressive kidney dysfunction. There are two types of Dent's disease and they differ in the origin of the genetic defect....more »26. FLOTCH syndromeA very rare syndrome characterized mainly by kidney stones, completely white nails and cysts that form in oil producing areas of skin....more »27. Friedel Heid Grosshans syndromeA very rare syndrome characterized mainly by kidney stones, completely white nails and cysts that form in oil producing areas of skin....more »28. Functioning pancreatic endocrine tumorTumors that develop in the pancreas and cause excessive secretion of one or more pancreatic hormones such as insulin, somatostatin, glucagons, gastrin, ACTH (corticosteroids) and vasoactive intestinal peptidase....more »29. Goodpasture syndromeA rare disease involving inflammation of membranes in the lung and kidneys....more »30. Gorlin-Bushkell-Jensen syndromeA rare disorder characterized by the development of numerous sebaceous cysts (mainly on the back, chest, arms, thighs and scrotum) as well as kidney stones and white nails....more »31. Heart attackSerious and often fatal acute heart condition...more »32. Heat exhaustionOverheating of the body with exhaustion or collapse...more »33. HemorrhageBleeding of any type (especially when referring to severe bleeding)...more »34. Human carcinogen -- CadmiumCadmium is deemed to be carcinogenic to humans. The carcinogenicity of the substance may be influenced by the nature (e.g. inhalation, ingestion, skin contact), duration and level of exposure....more »35. Hydronephrosis congenitalA rare kidney disorder that is present at birth and involves enlargement of the part of the ureter closest to the kidney due to obstruction of the flow of urine out of the kidney. The severity of the condition is determined by the degree of obstruction....more »36. HyperadrenalismExcessive levels of adrenal hormones in the body. Symptoms depend on which hormone is involved and the degree of involvement. Adrenal hormones are aldosterone, corticosteroids, androgenic steroids, epinephrine and norepinephrine....more »37. HyperparathyroidismIncreased secretion of parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid glands....more »38. Hyperparathyroidism, primaryA rare genetic disorder where excessive activity of the parathyroid gland causes increased blood calcium levels which can cause various problems....more »39. Hypersecretion of growth hormone
40. HypertensionHigh blood pressure...more »41. Hyperuricaemia
42. Hypervitaminoses A and DThe excessive physiological effect of vitamin A or D cause by excessive intake of the vitamins...more »43. Kelley-Seegmiller syndromeA rare genetic disorder characterized by the formation of stones in the urinary tract, early-onset gout and mild neurological symptoms. It is caused by a partial deficiency of hypoxanyhine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase....more »44. KwashiorkorA malnutrition state that is produced by severe protein deficiency...more »45. Lesch-Nyhan syndromeInherited biochemical disorder of purine metabolism caused by the virtual absence of an enzyme called hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase or HPRT....more »46. Leukomelanoderma -- Infantalism -- Mental Retardation -- Hypodontia -- HypotrichosisA rare syndrome characterized by poor growth, mental retardation and hair, tooth and skin anomalies....more »47. Leukonychia totalis -- trichilemmal cysts -- cilliary dystrophyA very rare syndrome characterized mainly by kidney stones, completely white nails and cysts that form in oil producing areas of skin....more »48. Medullary Sponge KidneyA rare inherited disorder where the tubes in the kidneys that collect urine are wider than normal....more »49. Meier-Blumberg-Imahorn syndromeA very rare syndrome characterized mainly by high urine calcium level and eye problems....more »50. Methazolamide -- Teratogenic AgentThere is evidence to indicate that exposure to Methazolamide during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of expos...more »51. Milk-Alkali syndromeMilk-Alkali syndrome is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium which results in impaired kidney function. It can be caused by drinking large quantities of milk or using too many alkaline antacid remedies. High v...more »52. Molybdenum, cofactor deficiency, inheritedA rare metabolic disorder characterized by excessive levels of xanthine in the urine. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzymes xanthine dehydrogenase (as in xanthinuria type I) and enzyme aldehyde oxidase (as in xanthinuria type II) as well as sulfite ...more »53. Mosse syndromeA condition involving the association of liver cirrhosis with polycythemia which is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder characterized by the excessive production of mainly red blood cells by the bone marrow....more »54. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1Rare inherited disease causing tumors in multiple glands...more »55. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2Rare inherited disease causing tumors in multiple glands...more »56. NephrocalcinosisA condition characterized by calcium salt deposits in the kidneys which may affect it's ability to function. The condition refers to a generally increased level of calcium in the kidneys rather than actual localized deposits such as occurs in kidney stone...more »57. ObesityAn increase in the body weight greater than that required for normal function that is characterised by the accumulation of excessive fat...more »58. OxalosisA rare inherited metabolic disorder where excess oxalic acid forms crystals which make up urinary stones. In type I primary hyperoxaluria there is a deficiency of peroxisomal alanine-glyoxalate aminotransferase and type II involves a deficiency of the enz...more »59. Oxalosis, Type IIA rare inherited metabolic disorder where excess oxalic acid forms crystals which make up urinary stones. In type I primary hyperoxaluria there is a deficiency of the enzyme glyoxylate reductase/hydroxypyruvate reductase....more »60. Oxalosis, type IA rare inherited metabolic disorder where excess oxalic acid forms crystals which make up urinary stones. In type I primary hyperoxaluria there is a deficiency of alanine-glyoxalate aminotransferase....more »61. PancolitisPancolitis is also known as ulcerative colitis which is an idiopathic chronicinflammatory disorder of the colon and rectum and involves the entire thickness of the colon....more »62. Parathyroid CancerA condition that is characterised by malignancy that affects the parathyroid...more »63. Parathyroid cancer, adultA rare cancer that can occur in the parathyroid gland in adults. The parathyroid glands regulate body calcium levels so cancer of the gland upsets the body's calcium balance causing muscle, bone and other symptoms....more »64. Parathyroid hyperplasiaA condition which is characterized by hyperplasia of the thyroid gland...more »65. Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase superactivityA rare X-linked metabolic disorder caused by the excessive activity of a particular enzyme (Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase). The main manifestations are increased production of uric acid and purine nucleotide....more »66. Polycystic kidney diseaseGenetic kidney disease causing kidney cysts....more »67. Polycystic kidney disease, adult typeA rare condition where cysts in the kidney grow and cause the kidney to become larger and reduce it's ability to function. PKD 2 is an autosomal dominant form of the disease and differs from PKD 1 in that it is less severe and is caused by a mutation in a...more »68. Polycystic kidney disease, type 2A rare condition where cysts in the kidney grow and cause the kidney to become larger and reduce it's ability to function. This adult form of the condition is milder than the infantile form....more »69. PregnancyThe condition of supporting a fetus from conception till birth....more »70. Primary hyperoxaluria type 2A rare inherited inborn metabolic disorder characterized by excessive amounts of oxalate in the urine and deposits of oxalate in the kidneys which leads to progressive kidney failure. There are two subtypes of Oxalosis, each with a different origin for th...more »71. Proximal Renal Tubular AcidosisThis is a condition that is characterised by a metabolic acidosis state caused by impairment of a persons renal function...more »72. Renal Magnesium Wasting -- hypercalciuria -- nephrocalcinosis -- Ocular disordersA rare form of progressive kidney disease associated with eye problems....more »73. Renal Tubular AcidosisA rare disorder where the kidneys secrete too much hydrogen and don't reabsorb enough bicarbonate which can result in symptoms such as excessive blood acidity and loss of potassium....more »74. Renal hypomagnesemia -- hypercalciuria -- nephrocalcinosisA rare form of kidney disease which is progressive....more »75. Renal hypouricemiaA rare inherited disorder characterized by low blood uric acid level due to kidney dysfunction. The kidney tubules fail to absorb urate normally....more »76. Rett-like syndromeA very rare syndrome characterized mainly by neurological problems such as mental retardation and seizures as well as various physical anomalies....more »77. Secondary hyperparathyroidismA condition which is characterized by the occurrence of hyperparathyroidism due to a secondary condition affects the thyroid...more »78. ShockSevere condition from reduced blood circulation...more »79. Short Bowel SyndromeDisorder of shortened bowel usually from bowel surgery....more »80. Steatocystoma multiplexA rare inherited disorder characterized by numerous skin cysts that may contain a thick substance called sebum. The cysts occur mainly on the chest, abdomen and front of neck....more »81. Sucrase-isomaltase malabsorption, congenitalA rare disorder where a congenital deficiency of an enzyme (sucrase-isomaltase) prevents the absorption of sucrose and isomaltose consumed in the diet....more »82. Sucrase-isomaltose malabsorption, congenitalA rare disorder where a congenital deficiency of an enzyme (sucrase-isomaltase) prevents the absorption of sucrose and isomaltose consumed in the diet....more »83. The Primary HyperoxaluriasAn excess of oxalates in the urine...more »84. Urinary stonesStones in the urinary tract or bladder....more »85. Vitamin D toxicityExcessive consumption of vitamin D can cause symptoms of toxicity....more »86. Wilson's DiseaseWilson disease, or hepatolenticular degeneration, is a neurodegenerative disease of copper metabolism....more »87. Xanthine oxidase deficiency type IA rare metabolic disorder characterized by excessive levels of xanthine in the urine. Type I xanthinuria is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme xanthine dehydrogenase which is needed to metabolize xanthine. The metabolic abnormality primarily causes kidn...more »

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